Collecting and Displaying Balinese Wood Maskes: Ideas for a Custom Wall Hanging

    Balinese masks are a fascinating accent to your living space. Bold, colorful and intricately carved from natural materials, these masks add an element of whimsy with their striking designs. When hanging a mask on the wall, we recommend keeping them horizontal for ease of access so that you can admire it from all angles. You can hang several masks simultaneously to create an original display or use them as accent pieces in your home. In this guide, we’ll show you some ideas on how to display your own Balinese wood masks and make them look as good as they feel.

Create a Display Board

    A good way to display a mask is to make a display board. This creates a surface that the masks can be mounted on, while also giving you the option to hang them vertically. Make a display board by constructing a large poster board following a similar size and shape as the mask. Then, place mask pieces on the poster board and pin them in place with thumbtacks or clothes pins. You can also use sticky tape to secure the mask in place.

Organize Mask Pairs

    A good way to organize masks is to pair them up and hang them from a wire. You can arrange the masks so that one face is on the left and the other on the right of the board, or alternate them so that one side of the board is the front and the other is the back. Pairing masks will allow you to create a symmetrical display and also allow you to display multiple masks at once.

Hang Individual Masks

    You can also hang each mask individually from a wire. A good way to hang a mask is to wrap the wire around the back of the mask and twist it into a knot. Then, affix the wire to the wall using a hook. You can also hang masks using a clothes hanger, but this method is less secure.

Add a Mask Frame

    Another great way to frame a mask is to create a mask frame. A mask frame can be a decorative, decorative art piece that adorns a wall or acts as a focal point for an entire room. You can create a custom frame for a mask by tracing the outline of the mask with a pencil on a piece of paper and then cutting it out. Next, place mask pieces inside the outline and then adhere the paper to the wall with construction adhesive.

Wrap mask with fabric

    To create a more permanent wrap for the mask, you can stitch the mask with a decorative thread. This can be done by hand or using a sewing machine. To create a decorative pattern, use a contrasting color that complements the wood of the mask.

Add a Pendulum Hook and String Lights

    A pendulum hook can be used to hang a mask from a wire or wall hook. You can also use the hook to hang lights from the hook or to dangle a decorative item from it. With the hook, you can also create a hanging space for a decorative, decorative object or a hand towel. You can buy pendulum hooks from hardware stores or you can also make your own. To create an interesting pendulum, you can use a beaded necklace, a key chain or a decorative item. String lights are another great way to light up a wall with ambient light and also make a statement with a decorative source.

Wrapping the Wrapped Masks with Fabric

    You can wrap balinese masks with fabric to create a more permanent wrap, or to create a hanging space for a decorative item. To wrap a mask, use a piece of fabric that complements the pattern of the mask.

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